Family Perfume
Tim Presley · 2012
40 min · 15 tracks · garage rock
A lo-fi tapestry of garage rock infused with poignant melodies and raw, introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'd Sing — This track showcases Presley's knack for catchy melodies paired with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of longing and self-reflection.
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Anna — As one of the longer tracks, Anna features a captivating narrative structure that reveals Presley's storytelling prowess while maintaining an intimate feel.
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Groundskeeper Rag (Man's Man) — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its playful yet poignant lyrics, encapsulating the lo-fi aesthetic that defines the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive songwriting within a lo-fi aesthetic, balancing melody and introspection.
What we noticed
- Many songs utilize a repetitive chord progression, creating a hypnotic effect that contrasts with the rawness of the vocals.
- The lyrics often reflect introspective themes, with a focus on personal experiences and emotions, which are delivered in a conversational style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Groundskeeper Rag (Man's Man) 1:26
- 2 She Relief 2:52
- 3 I'd Sing 2:48
- 4 Real Smiles 2:00
- 5 Lizards First 2:58
- 6 It's Confusing When You Wake Up 2:25
- 7 Upstart Girls 2:36
- 8 Stomach Sexes 2:41
- 9 A Good Night 2:13
- 10 Latchkeys 1:54
- 11 Anna 3:26
- 12 Be at Home 2:52
- 13 Makers 3:10
- 14 Tame 2:31
- 15 King of the Decade 4:49
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